Applying for a visa

Find out whether you need to secure immigration permission to study in the UK.

If you are a non-UK national and your main reason for coming to the UK is to study a full-time programme for more than six months, you will need to apply for a Student visa. You will also need to apply for a Student visa if you wish extend your stay to complete your studies, to do a work placement as part of your programme, or look for a part time job whilst you are studying.

If you are applying for UK immigration permission and you will study for less than 6 months, in most cases you should apply as a Standard Visitor.

The short term student visa is for students who are English language programmes of up to 11 months.

Find out if you would be eligible for a Hong Kong BNO visa for British nationals (overseas).

If your visa application is refused, it is important that you get in contact with us straight away.